Table 2 Patient’s views on factors that promote TCIM usage, LEKMA hospital, 2017
Client issues | Disagree (%) | Neutral (%) | Agree (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
General Belief in the use of TCIM | |||
Knowledge in the use of TCIM | 3 (5.4) | 9 (16.4) | 43 (78.2) |
More potent than orthodox medicine | 5 (9.1) | 14 (25.5) | 36 (65.5) |
Can be dangerous | 8 (9.6) | 6 (10.9) | 41 (74.6) |
Last resort | 19 (34.5) | 8 (14.6) | 28 (50.9) |
Location of TCIM | |||
Location influences decision | 9 (16.4) | 4 (7.3) | 42 (76.4) |
More people will use if located in a health facility | 3 (5.5) | 2 (3.6) | 50 (90.9) |
Visible directional signs | 15 (27.3) | 6 (10.9) | 34 (61.9) |
Perceived effectiveness | |||
More effective | 6 (10.9) | 15 (27.3) | 34 (61.8) |
Decide before coming | 7 (12.7) | 1 (1.8) | 47 (85.4) |
Availability of TCIM services | |||
Readily available | 8 (14.5) | 13 (23.6) | 34 (61.8) |
Waiting time | 5 (9.1) | 10 (18.2) | 40 (72.7) |
Cost is cheaper | 23 (41.8) | 17 (30.9) | 15 (27.3) |
Included in NHIS | 2 (3.6) | 3 (5.5) | 50 (90.9) |
TCIM service is easier | 15 (27.3) | 14 (25.5) | 26 (47.3) |
Perceived effectiveness | Definitely no | Not sure | Definitely yes |
Recommendation of TCIM to family and friends | 4 (7.2) | 4 (7.23) | 47 (85.5) |